This bill aims to enhance the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers in Florida by mandating the sharing of transaction data with the Department of Law Enforcement for statewide data sharing. Key amendments include the requirement for secondhand dealers to electronically transmit transaction records to both law enforcement officials and the Department of Law Enforcement within 24 hours of acquiring secondhand goods. Additionally, the bill specifies that if a secondhand dealer has the necessary software and computer capabilities, they must electronically transmit these records, eliminating the need to provide paper copies unless requested for criminal investigations.

The bill also revises the requirements for secondary metals recyclers and pawnbrokers, ensuring that they maintain both paper and electronic records of transactions. It mandates that these records be shared with law enforcement for statewide data sharing purposes, including specific details about the goods and the individuals involved in the transactions. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the tracking of secondhand transactions to aid in law enforcement efforts against theft and other related crimes.

Statutes affected:
S 1582 c1: 538.19